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WILDLIFE OF THE SOLWAY FIRTH [97] The Snipefish
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [97] The Snipefish Macroramphosus scopolax by Mark Vollers, Lake District Coast Aquarium This easily recognisable fish is also known as the Bellows or Trumpet fish and is widespread in Tropical and subtropical seas, extending its range Northwards as far as Southwest Britain as sea temperatures rise. So, finding them in […]
The Nao Santa María will be visiting Barrow in Furness for the first time – EXCLUSIVE ONLINE OFFER
The Nao Santa María will be visiting Barrow in Furness for the first time – EXCLUSIVE ONLINE OFFER This will be the first time in the city on their new tour in 2026, and it will be open to the public from 27 to 31 August. The Nao Santa María, a replica of the historic […]
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [96] – The Beadlet Anemone
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [96] The Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina) by Mark Vollers, The Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport This has to be one of the hardiest of our native anemones, up to 5 cm in diameter and generally bright red, sometimes brown or green and with numerous tentacles. Many also have bright blue […]
A towering replica of Columbus’ flagship sails to the Cumbrian coast this July
WHITEHAVEN WELCOMES NAO SANTA MARIA A towering replica of Columbus’ flagship sails to the Cumbrian coast this July. by Danni Murphy A remarkable piece of maritime history is set to arrive on the Cumbrian coast this summer as the Nao Santa María prepares to dock in Whitehaven Harbour. The impressive vessel, a full-scale replica of […]
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [95] The Breadcrumb Sponge
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [95] The Breadcrumb Sponge Halichondria Panicea by Mark Vollers The Solway Firth has remarkable biodiversity and this includes numerous species of invertebrates we call sponges. One of these is the Breadcrumb Sponge which colonises rocky surfaces from extreme low water mark down to 550m and may be found throughout the […]
In your pictures: Turning back time with the Tall Ships
EL GALEON ANDALUCIA in your pictures Last year, Whitehaven Harbour welcomed the stunning El Galeón Andalucía, a tall ship that captivated visitors with its impressive masts and historic design and many of you captured some stunning images of the vessel in all its glory. This page showcases a selection of those photos from its visit. […]
Historic replica of Columbus’s flagship prepares for Cumbrian visit and you can step aboard.
NAO SANTA MARIA SEATS SAIL FOR WHITEHAVEN Historic replica of Columbus’s flagship prepares for Cumbrian visit and you can step aboard. by Danni Murphy A remarkable piece of maritime history is set to arrive on the Cumbrian coast this summer, as the Nao Santa María prepares to dock in Whitehaven at the end of July. […]
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [94] The Plumose Anemone
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [94] The Plumose Anemone Metridium Senile by Mark Vollers This anemone is quite rightly often described as being one of the most beautiful of all native anemones, found on rocky coasts around the UK and Ireland, Western Europe and North America from low tide mark down to at least 100 […]
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [93] The Butterfish (Pholis gunnellus)
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [93] The Butterfish (Pholis gunnellus) by Mark Vollers This small fish (rarely above 20cm) is found on rocky ground from low tide level down to 40m all around the British coast and much of the North Atlantic. Why the name? Quite possibly because it is extremely slippery should you attempt […]
Community Partnership seeks views of young people in GDF conversation
Community Partnership seeks views of young people in GDF conversation Mid Copeland Community Partnership wants to set up a youth group as part of its work with Nuclear Waste Services’ Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme. If you’re aged 16-25, live in Gosforth electoral ward and are interested in the future of the area – plus […]
